TAKE ONE MOMENT SEPTEMBER 2011 TTHEHE DDAYAY ITIT SSNOWEDNOWED ATAT FFITZROYITZROY BEACHBEACH A lone surfer heads off for a surf over the white ‘sand’. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAISY DAY FFITZROYI T Z R O Y - more on page 3

FIZROY 1 TAKE ONE MOMENT EDITORIAL Rugby fever is upon us and for those who don’t like rugby I am guessing this is quite a trying time with the intense media coverage and rugby fever that seems to have taken over the streets (literally with a blue line on ours leading to Yarrows Stadium). FFITZROYI T Z R O Y TOM FITZROY is a monthly publication delivered free to your letterbox in the Fitzroy, Merrilands, Highlands Park, Strandon and Glen Avon areas. THE TEAM Co-ordinator/Features: Kim Ferens 06 751 1519 [email protected] Advertising: Rachel Naus 06 758 1677 Kim Ferens 06 751 1519 [email protected] Feature writers: Jackie Tomlinson 06 758 5442 [email protected] Sub-editor Mary Bowers Graphics: Ron Stratford [email protected] The TOM Group Ltd 22 Sutton Rd, RD4 New Plymouth Email: [email protected] Phone: 0800 THE TOM On the other hand for those who fi nd themselves willing the All Blacks on to vic- www.thetom.co.nz tory in the World Cup, it is also a very intensely exciting and nail biting time. If Points of view expressed in contributed articles are not necessarily the views only we could win the World Cup with will power alone! of TOM For those of us old enough to remember the last time New Zealand hosted the World Cup, it is to remember the victory and not much else because in those days there wasn’t quite as much hype as there is these days. A young person said to me if we lost the World Cup this year then there would be riots in the streets. I chuck- led indulgently, having lived through several World Cup failures by the All Blacks TOM October issue (though admittedly not in New Zealand). Th e sun still came up, the rain still falls and the wind still blows, work has to be done and life carried on with so I am guess- deadline for copy and ing we would all do the same again. NOT that I am anticipating a World Cup defeat by any means. I just wish it was a game not a corporation. You could say the ads: 3rd October. media machine has done a great job of stirring up the nation and getting everyone involved in what has become a public relations monster but at the end of the day it Delivery from comes down to the 30 men on the fi eld. I am so glad Taranaki salvaged something out of the ITM Cup rugby competition 16th October. because I think they deserved to be in the fi nal though Canterbury probably would have dished up a hiding to them too. But the Ranfurly Shield is a pretty good memento to take away from the season and a 17,000 strong crowd at the last game goes to show how much it means to locals. It will certainly make next season an eagerly anticipated competition so well done to the boys and all the people behind the scenes who help make the team a success. Go the AB’s! Kim

2 FITZROY COVER STORY photographer Daisy Day. As luck would have it she was down at Fitzroy beach doing an early photo shoot as the swell was up. She described the morning to me “I thought a The day it Snowed rain cloud was coming over about 9.30am, so I put my big lens back into the car and just had my standard camera gear. at Fitzroy Beach… It gradually went really dark and quiet, the swell increased and then the fl akes came fl uttering down. I could not believe August 15 was like any other weekday morning in our it. Th e walkway was covered as was the beach. It would have household. Th at was until about half past seven when I got made an even more fantastic sight if the tide was low, as the a phone call from Kim, the TOM’s editor, who excitedly snow would have covered the whole beach. I was so excited told me it was snowing at her house at Omata! Not long as this was a fi rst for me …snowing on a beach. Th e poor after her phone call she emailed me photographic evidence surfers were frozen as they came out of the water, frozen of her decks and home covered in the white stuff , amazing eyelashes and cheeks. Yet a couple more ran across the white I thought. Not long after this my daughter was getting texts ‘sand’ to grab some waves, everyone was hooting.” from a friend who lived in Spotswood that said they had snow falling at her home. My daughter happily went off to Another friend told me she was in the middle of a doctors’ school hoping for snow at school. I meanwhile sat at home appointment when she and the doctor noticed the snow…. feeling jealous that here in the eastern end of town we had the distraction was just too great and the surgery staff and missed out on all the action. patients all went outside to see the snow. It was apparent from news reports that a huge amount of Kids defi nitely made the most of the winter wonderland. snow had fallen overnight in Taranaki but living right near Siblings Alysha and Joshua Gulliver grabbed their inline the beach at East End I still didn’t hold out much hope for hockey sticks and a puck for an impromptu game of ‘ice’ snow here. How wrong I was…within an hour the tem- hockey on the street outside their house. Th ere was even perature had plummeted followed by soft fl akes of snow enough snow at their Merrilands home to make a wee snow- fl oating over our home. I will be honest here and say I was man and for Alysha to lie down and make a snow angel. squealing like a two year old, racing around our house and Th is sudden unexpected climatic event further encouraged garden taking photos of this unique event. a number of local inline hockey players keen to see an ice Unique it certainly was, this polar outbreak was described skating rink built somewhere in New Plymouth. Th ere by the Meteorological Service as a ‘major weather event that were a few light hearted comments made that this snowfall drew interest from around the world.’ Th eir website went on was a ‘sign’ that that their dream may one day be realised! further to describe the polar blast ‘While heavier snowfalls Most schools in our local area saw classes interrupted and have been recorded before in some regions, this is undoubt- children allowed outside to experience this magical and edly the most widespread and prolonged event since 1939.’ possibly once in a lifetime event. John Mansfi eld, Principal As I was out and about during the day what struck me the of Fitzroy School, described the schools ‘Snow day” to the most was the cheerful and excited way people both young TOM. “It was pretty amazing. Th e fi rst few drops arrived and old from all walks of life talked about this event, to put and one class came out, followed by another. Pretty soon it simply everyone I spoke to or heard speaking about our all classes and teachers were out in the playground. Th ey out of the ordinary snowfall was rapt. Kids were allowed to played in the snow for about 30 minutes and loved it - chil- leave lessons at school, doctors’ appointments were inter- dren and adults. Th en as quickly as it arrived it went. We rupted, surfers walked through the snow for a surf and had some buzzing kids and really good written language people in general just stopped whatever they were doing to and artwork afterwards.” take time to experience the moment, a rare occurrence in It seems that most people will remember fondly the gentle these hectic times we live in. taste we received of the ‘polar event.’ It certainly brought Facebook was littered with my friend’s snow stories and smiles to the faces of many of our local residents. generally it seemed everyone was kicking up their heels By Jackie Tomlinson and having fun in the snow. Some of the most remarka- ble images of the day came not surprisingly from local surf SEE ALL THE PICTURES ON PAGES10 & 11

FIZROY 3 Whitebaiters Out Enjoying Spring Sunshine
   Th e fi rst day of spring saw a handful of whitebaiters trying their luck in the

Te Henui stream. Th e sun was shining but the whitebait weren’t running. 

I spoke to a couple fi shing by the East End Bridge. Th ey had been coming 
 for six days and hadn’t caught anything.





Barry George from Bell Block wasn’t having much luck either and told 
 me it was reportedly the same down at the Waiwakaiho river. He told me       he had had one good catch on the day when the snow fell in town, but      since then it had been pretty poor. On the other side of the river a chap   
was catching a few, but declined to be photographed as he was meant to 

 be working! Further along the river friends Bridgette Darvill- Jackson and Amba Huggard were enjoying the sunshine, but only had two whitebait to show for their eff orts. Th ey were heading down the coast to Okato to try their luck in the Stony River. Hopefully by the time the TOM goes to print all the local whitebait lovers will have enjoyed a meal or two of this sometimes elusive delicacy. By Jackie Tomlinson

Barry George from Bell Block whitebaiting in the Te Henui stream.

Amba Huggard (holding the bucket containing their catch of two whitebait) and on the right, friend Bridgette Darvill- Jackson enjoying the spring sunshine.

4 FITZROY Hot Tips from the Fire Station QUOTE FROM NZ HERALD NEWS: “WALL HEATER SETS BABY’S ROOM ON FIRE.” An unusual wall heater has sparked concerns with the Fire Service after it started a fi re in a baby’s room in a Te Puke home. Th e wall heater caught fi re, fi lling the room with smoke and igniting a nearby chest of drawers while the Fitzroy Service Station baby was sleeping in a cot nearby. Th e mother had left the baby at home with her teenage son in the house while she Battery supply and installation went to drop off a child at the school bus stop at the end of the driveway. She returned to fi nd the fi re and man- Breakdowns aged to extinguish it and move the baby to another room. - Herald Online, Bay Of Plenty Times Vehicle maintenance Th ere is debate about the origin and safety of the heater that caught fi re and the recommendation that “buyers Phone (06) 758 3535 should exercise particular caution when buying products Free phone 0800 800 779 that could expose themselves or their families to seri- ous harm if they are faulty. Always be prepared to ask the seller if the product meets known and trusted safety Just call we do it all! standards.” Th is is certainly good advice but the fact remains that any- thing electrical has the potential to malfunction and cause a problem in our homes and that the best way for you to protect yourself and your family from fi re at home is to have working smoke alarms installed in all areas, particu- larly those where people may be sleeping. Working smoke alarms will give you an early warning of a fi re and having an escape plan prepared means that everyone can escape to a place of safety. Th e Fire Service recommends the fi tting of photo electric smoke alarms, particularly the new models that are now available with a 10 year battery life, and we are always happy to give advice and assistance. For more informa- tion you can ring us at the station on 757 3860 or check www.fi re.org.nz

FIZROY 5 Your Health Shouldn’t be a Waiting Game One of the things that so many of us take for granted is




continued good health.
   
  We really don’t know what is around the corner, and the

Kiwi “She’ll be right” attitude is the only plan that many of us have in pace. For a large proportion of the Kiwi population, there is a reliance on the public health system. In 2000 the govern-
 

 





ment implemented an elective services strategy that aimed  


 to ensure no-one waited more than six months for a fi rst assessment with a specialist and those who needed surgery 
  
 

   got it within six months.      According to Lyn Provost, Auditor-General, “About 6,800  !"    ## " people do not receive required services in the six month timeframe and some have waited up to two years.” Th e stress on our public health system is set to increase. With an ageing population and fi scal pressure building on the public health budget, people will increasingly be called on to make greater contributions towards their health costs”. Your health insurance is going to be more important in the future. In most cases, the younger you are when applying for health insurance, the fewer exclusions that will be applied to your policy. Th is is another reason to maintain your health insurance and make sure it does not lapse. We tend to pay for what we value, and health insurance helps ensure you and the ones you love are looked after in the future. Give me a call if you want to look at this.

Fitzroy Senior Citizens Assn. Beach St Hall, Fitzroy Cards Euchre - Monday and Thursday 1pm Indoor Bowls Thursday 1pm $2 entrance includes raffles and afternoon tea New Members Welcome Please come and join our friendly group, you are urgently needed! For more information please ring Rob 7537132 or Rita 7533425 A good afternoon is assured

Come meet Amie, Gav, Jo, Alex and Rob, the team at Liquorland Liquorland, 594 Devon Street East, Fitzroy, New Plymouth. Ph: (06) 757 2102 Email: [email protected] Website: www.liquorland.co.nz WE’LL MAKE IT EASY!

6 FITZROY instructors are caring and friendly. Th ey understand the Sit and Be Fit importance of exercise and the diff erence it can make to anyone’s life no matter the age or ability. Of course after – EXERCISE CLASS NOW IN FITZROY every class there is always a cup of tea, time to chat and the Would you like to exercise but have not found a pro- opportunity to talk with the instructor. Th e programme gramme that suits you? Why not try the ‘Move it or Lose is for both men and women. If you would like to know it’ sit and be fi t class now on in Fitzroy? more either come along to Te Henui Church Hall, Henui St, Fitzroy Th is class if diff erent in that we exercise in chairs! We work to improve balance, fl exibility, strength and heart health Contact Sonia for more details 06 759 8918, so as to make everyday living easier and more enjoyable. or Gloria 06 752 7442. Th e classes are fun, you work at your own level and the ‘Move it or Lose it is for life’

TARANAKI Where: HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, HENUI ST, FITZROY When: TUESDAYS at 9.30am - 10.30am Cost: $4 per person or $3 each for couples FIRST CLASS IS FREE! (Each person is required to fill out a medical screen) Either just come along, or call Sonia 759 8918

FIZROY 7 SportsTOM Cricket with the Taranaki Wanderers A few months ago the TOM brought you the story of the Taranaki Wanderers cricket team and their upcoming tour of England. Th ey have returned to New Plymouth with an The Wanderers playing at Knebworth Cricket Club excellent tour result of 10 wins from 11 starts. Six Fitzroy with Knebworth Castle in the background. boys in the team were Ryan Watson, Josh Roguski, Sam Fastier, Rupert Young, Gerald John Pike and Mitchell Aro. Th e team was coached by Debu Banik. Th e fi rst game of the tour was a 50 over game played on July 11 against Haileybury School. Th e Haileybury team was coached by former NZ Cricket captain Geoff Howarth. Of the Fitzroy batsmen to feature in this game, Gerald John Pike got 49 runs, Sam Fastier 31 and Ryan Watson 31 not out. Th e second game was played against Knebworth Cricket Club. Th e setting here was great with the huge Knebworth Castle in the backdrop of the cricket fi eld. In this game the Taranaki Wanderers batted fi rst and made 259 runs. In reply Knebworth were dismissed for 225 runs in the 44th over. Ryan Watson was one of the best bowlers taking three Above and below, the Wanderers before their fi rst wickets for 16 runs. game at Haileybury College. Th e next game was against Southend on Sea Cricket Club. In 1948 Don Bradman and the Australian Cricket team played at this venue. Th e Wanderers won this game by 47 runs. Top scorer was Sam Fastier on 84 and Rupert Young scored 69. Th e boys had their fourth straight win the next day against Richmond Cricket club. Th e Wanderers batted fi rst and made 326 runs for six wickets off their 50 overs. Rich- mond was all out for 215 in their 42nd over. Taranaki Wanderers player John Dickson scored 129 runs which was the highest of any Wanderers player on the tour. Ryan Watson scored 29 runs and took two wickets for 10 runs off fi ve overs. Sam Fastier took three wickets for 10 runs. Th e next game was against Sutton Cricket Club. In the clu- brooms there is a photo of WG Grace who played here in the late 1800s and early 1920s. Harry Secombe was also a regular visitor to the club as he lived just up the road. Th is was another win for the Wanderers with Josh Roguski taking four wickets for 36 runs. Next up, the Taranaki Wanderers continued their unbeaten run with a 31run win against Bromley Cricket Club in Kent. Josh Roguski top scored with 60. Th e next game on the itinerary was against Th ames Ditton but was unfortunately rained out. Th e seventh game for the Wanderers took them to Hamp- shire to play the Hampshire Hogs Cricket Club. Th is was another win. Rupert Young scored 37 and GJ Pike 26. The boys coming off the fi eld at Haileybury. The four Th e Wanderers continued their winning way when beat- boys in the group at right of picture are Gerald John, ing Byfl eet Cricket Club in Surrey by 60 runs in a 45 over Rupert, Sam and Ryan with the white wide brim hat.

8 FITZROY game. Sam Fastier top scored with 54 runs, Josh Roguski hit 29 and Rupert Young 21. Gerald John Pike took two Waiwaka Tennis wickets for six runs. Th e Wanderers then recorded their ninth straight win on tour with a fi ve wicket win against Spencer Cricket Club in Club - Season’s London. Ryan Watson bowled outstanding and took two wickets for eight off six overs. Sam Fastier made 46 not out Greetings and Gerald John Pike 26. Th e tennis season is upon us. Waiwaka Tennis Club will Th e next game played in Surrey was against Reigate Priory swing into action with its Senior Open Day and Junior reg- and was probably the most exciting! Unfortunately the istrations during September. Keep an eye out in the TNL Wanderers lost this game when Reigate Priory won off the papers for details. All interested players, regardless of expe- last ball. Th e batsman to hit the winning run was Welling- rience level, and existing members are welcome. Senior ton’s second highest run scorer in history, Neal Parlane. Open day is for senior grade competition and social play- Rupert Young scored 59 and Sam Fastier 33. Mitchell Aro ers, with Junior registrations to be taken for keen primary, took two wickets for 18 runs. intermediate and high school age youths who wish to join Th e last game was played at Wingham in Kent and the the Club’s free coaching programme or interclub games. Wanderers fi nished the tour on a winning note. Th is was a Junior Club days will start in October. All current junior 40-over match and the Wanderers scored 274-7. In reply, members, new players, and those new to the sport are asked Wingham struggled and were dismissed for 146. Rupert to attend. Parents and caregivers most welcome. Th e Club Young scored 72 and Josh Roguski 21 not out. GJ Pike will be providing free group coaching to all junior members took three wickets for 22 runs. on Junior Club days. Th ese sessions are grouped and graded Th e Taranaki Wanderers ended their cricket tour with 10 by age and ability. wins from 11 games. Fitzroy boys Rupert Young and Sam For any juniors or seniors wishing to give tennis a go, Fastier were third and fourth highest run scorers respectively or develop their existing skills in a supportive and fun for the tour with an average of 32.9 each. Al McDou- environment, then the Club environment is the ideal gall and Tony Lendrum did a wonderful job in managing forum. Waiwaka Tennis Club has resident coaches that are the team, and 12 of the 14 boys in the touring team had Tennis New Zealand registered and certifi ed, who provide parent/s that travelled to England to support the team on free coaching on Junior Club days, and off er additional the sidelines, including three siblings. Th e team stayed at tuition to groups or individuals of ALL ages and ability, Brunel University and had a bus and driver to transport Seniors included. Not forgetting to mention Club days and them to the games. Rest days were spent in London. Th e evenings which off er players a friendly environment to try boys visited the usual London attractions such as Big Ben, out your skills, have a go, and meet a great bunch of new Th e London Eye, Tower of London and an evening at the people. Victoria Palace to watch Billy Elliot. One of the highlights A key step towards improving our coaching facilities this was a visit to “Lords” the home of cricket, and being able to season will be the arrival of a new ball machine, to supple- watch a county game of cricket from the Long Room. Th is ment the teaching off ered by the Club’s registered coaches. will be a trip these young men will treasure and remember We are sure that Juniors and Seniors alike, will benefi t for a lifetime! greatly from this new facility. Many thanks to the Lion For more detailed reports on the cricket games and more Foundation for its very signifi cant contribution which was photos please go to www.sportsground.co.nz/taranakiwcc essential for the success of this initiative. By Rosie Fastier Th e Club will be fi elding junior and senior competition teams, and also holds Club after- noons, evenings, and smaller midweek groups (subject to inter- est). Membership entitles players to court access at all times, subject to competition fi xtures. So, pick up that racquet and come on down to Waiwaka Tennis Club, Chilman Street, Lower Merrilands. For any enquiries, please contact Bob on 758 4044 (ah), 021- 1400151; or for Juniors only, contact Yvonne on 757 4232 (ah) OR John on 758 1026 (ah).

FIZROY 9 Snow, Snow and More Snow

Medical Centre staff enjoying an 7 unexpected photo opportunity in the snow. 7

Fitzroy School students playing in the snow.

7 The snow covered children’s PHOTO BY DAISY DAY playground at 7 Fitzroy beach. 7 7 The Gullivers’ snowman in Merrilands. Winter down the beach and snow 7 in Molesworth St. 7 7

7 Snow covered 7 boardwalk in front of Fitzroy SLSC.

PHOTO BY DAISY DAY Alysha and Joshua Gulliver take to the 7 street with their hockey sticks. 7 7

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Fitzroy school students play in the Junior playground.

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Snow on the beach.

PHOTO BY DAISY DAY 10 FITZROY 77 7 7 Children at Merrilands Kindergarten loving 7 the the snow.

7 Tayla McAuley and 7 7 Poppy Marshall-Kirby 7 with snow balls they made.

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Top 10 Holiday park van from Princess St pretends to be a snowmobile. 7

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Emma Hatch and Tanika Hodson.

Waiwaka Tce by Helene Young.

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FIZROY 11 also raising some broccoli seedling in trays on a sunny spot TOM Garden of the on the terrace. Th e garden didn’t escape damage from the -2.3C frost we experienced at the end of July. It has left its mark on several Month plants including a large viburnum which was very badly Finding a garden to feature in the TOM over these last few burnt. Other plants like the agave have also been damaged months has proven to be quite tricky. With snow and frosts and Joc is waiting until the weather has defi nitely warmed hitting our region it’s hardly surprising that people weren’t up before she trims back any dead foliage. so keen to have their garden on show and most gardeners Another passion of Joc’s is recycling and she does this as and their gardens have been in hibernation. much as possible. She sorts through all her recyclable waste With spring now here gardeners everywhere are busy and and then takes it to the recycling plant at Colson Rd. Joc their gardens will be literally coming to life. Th e owner of hates water to be wasted and declares ‘plastic’ as the bane this month’s TOM garden generously allowed me into see of society, recounting to me that on several overseas trips her garden after a spell of less than perfect weather and I to Morocco and the US she was staggered by the amount was envious of how well she had created a garden that obvi- of plastic bags and the like littered everywhere. ously looked great all year round. Her interest in gardening has extended to having her Joc Vickery and her husband Malcolm have lived in Fit- garden open with the Fringe Festival three times, the last zroy for eight years. Th ey bought their section, built a time was in 2010 and she says most of her garden visitors low maintenance townhouse and laid a fairly low main- were people from out of town wanting to see what could tenance garden. Coming from a farm in Tikorangi where be done in a compact townhouse section. Even though she looked over her large garden to paddocks rolling down she isn’t opening her garden to the public this year she has to the sea has been a big change for Joc but she says she already had a request from a group to come through her loves both living in town and her garden here. Th e couple’s garden. ties to Tikorangi are still very strong, with Malcolm travel- In a contained space Joc has succeeded in creating a really ling out there to help their son at his farm most days. Th ey attractive and functional garden. In spite of the weather are also keen rugby supporters and Malcolm has been the conditions we have faced over the last few months and the treasurer of the Clifton Rugby Club for many years. damage they have done to many plants this garden and its Talking with Joc I soon discover that this keen gardener clever owner were very inspiring and a pleasure to visit. generously looks after many gardens as well as her own. By Jackie Tomlinson Th e neighbours, her daughter and two of her girlfriends’ The owner of this month’s TOM Garden is the recipient of a garden gardens all benefi t from Joc’s green fi ngers. She also leads voucher generously donated by Fairfi elds Garden Centre. a team of ‘girls’ who care for the Jean Sandel Memorial garden at Taranaki Base Hospital. Th ere’s ten ‘girls’ on the list now as a few have had to pull out with knee and hip problems but the remaining team members all have turns at keeping the hospital garden looking beautiful. Joc went on to tell me most weeks there’s really not enough hours in the day. When she’s not gardening Joc is also involved with Probus and likes to play cards with friends. She’s also a member of Coastal Garden Club. I asked Joc if she had a favourite plant and was greeted with an emphatic ‘no’ as she says she likes all plants and all col- ours in the garden. She went on to say, “Th e thing I like in a garden is to have the ground covered, so the weeds don’t beat you.” Walking around the garden there is a wonderful variety of plants, many of which are planted closely together to achieve the coverage that Joc prefers. Some of the plants in the garden are camellia and daphne: one of the camellia is a compact double white that Joc says was out early this year and gave a beautiful show; another one called ‘Fairy Blush’ was looking very pretty too on the day I visited. Th ere’s also hyacinth, mondo grass, a magnolia and a ‘Lemon Lodge’ rhododendron through to a huge variety of suc- culents. For me it’s the succulents that win the day. Joc’s clever use of these plants both in pots and in the ground as well as having such a wide range of varieties creates focal points all over the property. Because these plants generally look good all year round they hold the whole ‘look’ of the garden together well Two newly installed raised vegetable gardens have just been planted with carrots, beans, lettuce and celery and Joc is

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FIZROY 13 TOM Citrus Tree Competition Winner

The laden lemon tree of Mr Coulton. Th e winning entry of the TOM citrus tree competition is a cute little lemon tree in a Fitzroy garden. Th e garden owner, Mr Coulton, tells us the tree is only three years old and for the last two seasons has had a bountiful crop of lemons. He says he doesn’t give it any special attention other than a little liquid fertiliser. It is certainly a healthy little specimen and its branches look like they are straining under its load of fruit! Mr Coul- ton’s photo of his lemon tree wins him a Fairfi elds garden voucher.

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14 FITZROY Surfi ng Team came 2nd in National Championships. Sean New Plymouth Kettle is the NZ U16 Champion. Boys’ High Last month we reported incorrectly that Jake Church has won a gold medal in the NZ Chamber Music competition when in fact Jake Church had won gold at the CONCERT School BAND Nationals. Jake’s Jazz group Me Llamo Esteban won the NZSM National Jazz competition also. On RWC THE SCHOOL IS VERY PROUD OF THE FOLLOWING opening night Jake and his band Living Lightly played lead STUDENTS: band to Shihad in central New Plymouth. Julian Weir did extremely well in the Nationals, winning Gold in four events and Silver in one and breaking eight individual Taranaki records, and was a member of the relay team, breaking two Taranaki Relay records: Gold in 50m Backstroke in time of 26.25, (breaking his record previously 27.17) Gold in 100m Backstroke in time of 56.37 (previous own record of 58.66) Gold in 200m Backstroke in time of 205.36 (previous own record 2:08.81) Gold in 200m Freestyle in time of 1:54.60 (previously Dylan Dunlop-Barrett 1:55.80) Silver in 100m Freestyle in time of 51.51 (previous own Reece Poingdestre – Julian Weir – ultra Kiwi rugby league U16 record of 53.74) talented swimmer. representative. 4th in 50m Freestyle (broke record in relay 24.15, previous own 24.73) and again in own race 24.08 (previously 24.15) 6th in 100m Individual Medley in time of 1:01.21 (previ- ous own record 1:01.84) Musician Jake Connor Anderson represented NPBHS at the NZSS Church, gold Karate competition held in Porirua during the July school medal winner at holidays. Connor is a student of Shotokan Karate which the Concert Band is the traditional form where the NZSS Karate champion- Nationals. ships was held. Connor is a multiple NZ Champ and the Queens- land Champ in Shotokan Karate and has represented NZ in Japan and Australia as the NZ Junior Team Cap- tain. Jay Cadman-Kennedy made three fi nals in the Swimming Nationals and was member of the relay team breaking one Taranaki Relay record. Talor Owen com- peted well in his two events at the Swimming Nationals and just missed out on making fi nals and was member of relay team breaking one Taranaki Relay record. Rhys Poingdestre was chosen in the New Zealand U16 Rugby League team. Pun comes to us from Th ailand and is already the New Zealand Secondary Schools Badminton Champion. Design | print | bind Th e 1stV Basketball team won Super 8 and came 4th in the Nationals. Th e Jazz Band won GOLD at a recent competition in Hamilton. 18 Saltash Street | New Plymouth Our 2010 Scholarship winners attended assembly to be P (06) 753 3497 | E [email protected] honoured. www.nakiprint.co.nz Jayden Davy returned from the World BMX Champion- ships in Scandanavia. Mitchell Brown made the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Rugby XV. Printers for the TOM Group Publications Squash Team won the Plate in National Championships. Chess Team won the Taranaki Championships.

FIZROY 15 Soroptimist Merrilands International New Kindergarten Plymouth @ Mission On Friday 2nd of September the kindergarten held a Presents fathers’ day which was well supported by the dads. Fathers came to kindergarten and spent time with their children. “POSH PICNIC & FASHION SHOW” Th e event gave some fathers (normally working) an oppor- tunity to experience what happens at kindergarten. It was Date: 22nd September 2011 an awesome day. Time: 7.00pm Venue: N P Little Th eatre 29 Aubrey Street New Plymouth Price: $20.00 x 2 Lucky Ticket Draws Welcome Drink and Picnic Nibbles Fashion Show (Jan’s Closet) Entertainment Raffl e Contact: Mary Anderson (06) 753 9067 Wendy Hayman(06) 751 1300 Email: [email protected] Dads dig kindergarten, Soroptimist International New Plymouth @ Mission are too! raising funds to enable us to continue our support of the New Plymouth Women’s Refuge by sewing and fi lling toilet bags with essential items for the women and children.

Fitzroy Lotto & Mags Th e dads who came to the kindergarten fathers’ day helped - LOTTO - POSTAL SERVICES - the children establish a garden which we have entered in the Tui Garden Challenge. - BILL PAYMENTS - DRIVER SERVICES - Also exciting is the new playground and equipment which - GREETING CARDS we started using on Friday 2nd of September. Th e chil- - MAGAZINES - dren, the teachers and the community have been waiting patiently for it for some time and we can say it is worth the - GIFTS & WRAPPING - wait. - STATIONERY - CD'S - COPY & FAX - For more updates of what is happening at Merrilands Kin- dergarten you are more than welcome to pay us a visit. Ph Ollie or Mina 06 758 5752 551 Devon St East From the teachers at Merrilands Kindergarten Fortunate, Libby, Yvonne, Denise and Brenda.

16 FITZROY TOM PET OF THE MONTH Name: Max Breed: Fox Terrier Age: 15 months Th is month’s TOM pet is a cute little bundle of muscle, full of beans and a real character according to his owner Ian. He lives with his family and two other dogs: another Fox Terrier that is 10½ and a Ridgeback Huntaway cross that is 5½. Max’s energy and youthful exuberance have led to a bit of a ‘story’ about an adventure he had recently. In July Ian took Max for a walk along a track on the northern side of the Waiwakaiho just down from the Rewa Rewa Bridge. Max took off and ran ahead of Ian when he started chasing a hare. Ian lost sight of him and he wasn’t coming back when called, but Ian and his wife then heard someone yelling out for the bottom of the cliff that borders the river. It seems Max had literally fl own off over the cliff into the Waiwakaiho river. On the other side of the river a lady with her pet Boxer dog called ‘Bullet’ watched in horror as Max fl ew over the cliff where he amazingly landed safely in the water. He squealed a bit with the impact but managed to swim back over to the rocks. While Ian raced down to where Max was the lady had already waded and swum over to the other side of the freezing river to try and rescue Max. He was terrifi ed by then and wouldn’t budge off the rocks until Ian fi nally got to him. Understandably the lady was pretty quick to want to go home and get warm and dry and in all the chaos Ian and his wife didn’t get a chance to get her name or thank her properly. If you are that lady that braved the icy waters to try and help Max or you know who she is could you contact me [email protected] so that we can put you in touch with Max’s very grateful owners. You see they have lost two much loved foxies in very tragic circum- stances prior to owning Max, so he is a very special part of this dog loving family and they are very keen to thank you properly. By Jackie Tomlinson The spot where Max forgot to open his parachute!.

FIZROY 17 Fitzroy TSB gets a Floral Make Over for the Rugby World Cup New Plymouth Floral Art Club members have been busy help- ing make local TSB banks look great for the Rugby World Cup. Denise Rowe (L) and Shirley Branches in the city, Westown and at Fitzroy have seen club members cre- Dickson working on the Floral Art ating a fl oral art mountain, oil rig, Wind Wand as well as a rugby themed Wind Wand they have created at the Fitzroy TSB for display during display. the Rugby World Cup. Th e Wind Wand has been recreated at the Fitzroy bank. When I visited the bank Floral Art Club members Shirley Dickson and Denise Rowe were cleverly creating the base of the wind wand using the silver underside of fl ax. Th ey had used dried blue hydrangeas to represent the sea as well as white carnations cascading down the side of the Wind Wand base Vitamin C to represent the white foam of 1000mg crashing waves; the fi nished 150 Tablets piece will even have a small stickman wandering by along WAS the ‘coastal walkway’. Th e large $50.30 NOW Wind Wand structure itself was $ put together by another club member Christine Scrimgeour. 42 ALL OTHER THOMPSONS VITAMIN C REDUCED By Jackie Tomlinson Strandon Pharmacy 488 DEVON STREET EAST, NEW PLYMOUTH Telephone 759 0294

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East End Indoor Bowling Club New Plymouth Swords Club - Fencing. Meets in the Community Hall Sackville St Fitzroy at 7.30 pm At New Plymouth Boys’ High Old Gymnasium, off Hobson St. every Monday evening. New members are very welcome. Every Monday night of school term. Juniors 6-7pm. Seniors Please phone Betty Death 757 9968. 7-9pm. For more info contact: John Calcott , Ph 753 9186, [email protected] Exercise to Music. Fridays 9.30am-10.30am (for everyone 50+). Te Henui Church New Plymouth Toastmasters Club. Hall, Henui St, Fitzroy. Contact Sonia for more details 06 759 Speechcraft Course. Commencing Thursday 15th September, 8918 or Gloria 06 752 7442. 5.30pm at the Cricket Pallivion, Pukekura Park. All welcome. For more information please ph Margaret 027 232 1899, Anne Fitzroy Outdoor Bowling Club. 758 6287, or Shirley 752 3698. Season opening on Sunday 18th September. – two club Building Confidence, Speaking Skills and Self Esteem. days per week – Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. New members welcome - both men and women. Join our friendly Rotary members who play on two greens with an upmarket clubroom Meets every Wednesday night at 5.15pm at the Beach Street and fine facilities. Contact the president Neville Goldsworthy Hall. Enquiries to the Secretary, Ross Smith, phone 758 4194. 758 8846 or the secretary Sherrylle Watkins a/hrs 755 0125 or Emai: [email protected] Club Pavilion 758 9062. Santa Rosa Country Music Club Fitzroy Scout Group. Meets every Friday night at the Fitzroy Hall, Sackville Street For boys and girls from age 5. Keas meet on Tuesdays Fitzroy, at 7.30pm till 10.30pm. Information regarding club from 5pm - 6.15pm, Cubs meet on Mondays 6.00 - 7.30pm, please ph 021 265 9230 or email [email protected] . Entry Scouts meet on Mondays 6.30 - 8.00pm at The Scout Den, $3 non-members, $2 members. Supper provided. Clemow Road Fitzroy (near Lake Rotomanu). Visit us to see what we do. The first term/part term is free! For further Sit and be Fit. details contact the following: For Keas (years 1-3) phone Tuesdays 9.30am-10.30am (this class exercises in chairs), Te Ashley on 06 7583918 / 021 292 2686. For Cubs (years 4-6) Henui Church Hall, Henui St, Fitzroy. Contact Sonia for more phone Cory 06 759 9312 / 027 291 7334. For Scouts (years details 06 759 8918 or Gloria 06 752 7442. 7-10) phone Vinnie 06 755 0328/027 486 6210. Or email: [email protected] Taranaki Model Powerboat Club Holds a Club Day on the 1st Sunday of every month (weather Fitzroy Men’s Probus Club permitting) at Lake Cowley, just before the Go cart track in Meets in the Beach Street Hall, Fitzroy, at 10am on the second Waitara. Contact John Nicholls on 769 9166 or 021 299 4168. Tuesday of every month (except January). New members welcome. Please phone Ian Raine 06 757 5825. Taranaki Radio Control Car Club. Off-road racing: Club’s dirt track by Lake Rotomanu, 2nd Fitzroy Womens Probus. Sunday of every month. Contact Greg Mawson, ph 753 7471. Beach St Hall, meet 10am 1st Wednesday of each month. New On-road racing: contact Selwyn Duthie, ph 06 765 8108. Indoor Members welcome. Phone Margaret Stening 757 8890. racing: contact Tracy van Beers, ph 751 1093.

Freemasons Worldwide Tasman Club Are ordinary men in the community, 21 years and over, of all Situated at 35 Octavius Place, New Plymouth. Tasman religions and backgrounds, who share a concern for human values, Clubrooms are available for hire. Further information phone moral standards, and the rights of individuals. Meeting monthly in 758 5186 clubrooms. Fitzroy. Phone Roger Marshall,06 759 1755. TSB NP Contract Bridge Club New Plymouth Chess Club. Plays Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs at 7.20pm and Friday Every Tuesday 7.30 pm. Clubrooms: 11 Gilbert St (next to afternoons from 12.45pm at 70 Hobson St. Ph the President Model Trains). For further information contact Errol Tuffrey 758 758 8985 or the Secretary 759 0258. 2626. U3A New Plymouth. New Plymouth Croquet Club. For the regular notice of U3A New Plymouth meeting: please Winter months at New Plymouth Croquet Club Rooms, East note the Secretary’s phone number has changed. It is now End Reserve. Cards & Rummy Kub every Friday afternoon 753 3574. It is worth noting that you do not have to have had a starting April 2nd, 1pm - 4pm, $3; Mah Jongg every Saturday university education to join. afternoon starting May 7th, 1pm - 4pm, $3; Winter Croquet will start on Wednesday 1st June, new members welcome, $3 Victoria League Bridge Club. session. Please ring Barbara 758 2710 for more details. Very social bridge, every Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm. Phone 757 5913 for more details. New Plymouth Floral Art Club. Meetings:2nd Monday of each month. Venue: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Henui St. We have two meetings, one during the Please phone 0800 THE TOM for changes to your listing. day, the other at night to cater for working women. Further information from: Shirley 758 9090 or Beryl 751 0309.

New Plymouth Pakeke Lions Meet on the last Monday of the month at the Fitzroy Golf Club, 11.30am. Contact President David May 758 4427. Do you have a story you’d like New Plymouth Potters Meet every Thursday between 10am - 4pm at the Te Henui to share? Vicarage, 288 Courtenay Street. Monday evening classes for members 7pm-9pm. Thursday evening open classes 7pm- 9pm. We welcome new members. Contact Gail, ph: 753 6207. Ph 0800 THE TOM The Te Henui Vicarage Pottery is also open on Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm.

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